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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling topped with chocolate-covered strawberries, perfect for gatherings and individual servings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup (170 grams) dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 12 medium strawberries. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the chocolate sticks well. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces (225 grams) softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk. Add ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy. (5 minutes)
  3. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) cold heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture. Whip until soft peaks form. The filling should be fluffy and light, not runny. If it’s too stiff, add a splash more cream. (3–4 minutes)
  4. Spoon or scoop the cheesecake filling into mini cups or molds, filling about ¾ full. Smooth the tops gently with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up slightly. (15 minutes)
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (170 grams) dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler. (5 minutes)
  6. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place onto parchment paper to set for a few minutes until the chocolate firms up slightly but remains soft. (10 minutes)
  7. Place one chocolate-covered strawberry gently on top of each cheesecake cup. For an extra touch, drizzle leftover melted chocolate over the cups or sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Chill the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the chocolate set fully. (30 minutes)

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to avoid clumpy chocolate. If chocolate seizes, add a small splash of vegetable oil and stir. Chill cheesecake cups before assembly to help filling set and ease handling. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Whip cream until soft peaks form but do not overwhip.

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Keywords: chocolate-covered strawberries, cheesecake cups, summer dessert, easy dessert, no-bake cheesecake, individual servings, chocolate shell, fresh strawberries

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